Registration Steps

Each year, officials must complete the registration process for each of the national and state governing bodies that they wish to be eligible to officiate games for.  Below are the details of the registration processes for each of these governing bodies.


If you have questions about any of the registration steps, please contact us, and we will help you or refer you to the right contact for your situation.

New Officials: Visit our New Official Ice Session Information page.


USA Hockey

To officiate USA Hockey games, you must register with both USA Hockey and WHOA.

 

2024-25 Season USA Hockey registration overview:

Official's registration ends on October 31, 2024

All requirements must be complete by December 31, 2024

Wisconsin Hockey Officials Association (WHOA)

To officiate USA Hockey games in Wisconsin, officials must register with WHOA

Please see detailed instructions on the WHOA web site.

WIAA

To officiate High School games (WIAA), you must register with the WIAA.

2024-25 Season WIAA registration overview:

WIAA games begin in late November. DCHOA starts WIAA game assigning in October.